The Point

APRIL 16, 2019

Thanks to Spear Digital Media Director Tim DiSabatino for authoring this week’s post. Because costs per click in B2B search campaigns can often be extremely high when companies compete the for same keywords, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for B2B advertisers offers its own very unique challenges.

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Directive Agency

JULY 23, 2020

For many business-to-business (B2B) software organizations, paid advertising is essential to generating leads and driving revenue. Through paid channels, marketers are able to segment and target audiences more precisely, leading to higher conversion rates and ultimately, more sales. What is B2B advertising?

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Metadata

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. So, I did what any demand generation marketer would do in my situation: DIY’d some LinkedIn ads using the platform’s native tools. Note: I sprinkled in some Google Search ads, too.)

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 30, 2018

Digital marketing is constantly changing and evolving – and as it does, more and more platforms are becoming part of the marketing mix. To help our fellow B2B marketers in their paid efforts, we compiled a thorough list of resources and guides for seven paid platforms. Google AdWords and Bing Ads.

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Digilant

APRIL 23, 2024

In today’s screen-obsessed world, digital audio isn’t always at the forefront of marketing conversations—but it should be. People spend more time listening to digital audio than they spend on other popular digital channels, including viewing subscription OTT content, watching videos on their phones, or scrolling social networks.

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Metadata

MAY 24, 2023

This is the second post in our new content series, Meta With Metadata. We’re giving you an inside look at how our Marketing team uses our own product to automate paid campaigns and drive more revenue. That’s the question every demand gen marketer is asking themselves right now. How can I get something out of nothing?

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Choozle

MAY 5, 2021

How many times a day do you search for something online? Google processes over 40,000 search queries every second on average, which translates to over 3.5 billion searches per day and 1.2 trillion searches per year worldwide. Jump to: What is search advertising? How does search advertising work?

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Blue Flame Thinking

MARCH 28, 2024

A strategic marketing plan is like a funnel. Marketing is designed to increase awareness of what you offer and lead your audiences to a conversion—whether that is a purchase, meeting, or other connection. Use a marketing funnel strategy. Three key phases of the marketing funnel drive this action.

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NetLine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Intent data is a collection of behavioral data points that help identify prospects at the account- or buyer-level with a high propensity to convert based on their level of interest in a product or service. This data enables sales teams to focus marketing spend on prospects who are actively ready to buy.

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EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There are a million ways you can go about saving money on paid advertising, but I want to focus on the most impactful strategies. I’ve been a paid search specialist for more than six years, and – using the tactics I’ll discuss in this blog — I’ve helped accounts improve their campaign cost per conversion by as much as 50%!

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This points to one of the biggest barriers facing business leaders when it comes to search engine optimization. But the math is not as simple as, say, pay-per-click advertising with its straightforward transactional nature. Search engines are evolving around search intent. That’s been proven over and over again.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Understanding Google search engine result page – or “SERP” – features has always been an essential part of SEO for B2B digital marketers. SERP features are all the little widgets of information Google (or Bing) can put into the search results. What is a “Zero-Click Search?”. What Are SERP features?

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Golden Spiral

MARCH 24, 2022

Is the issue with B2B ad conversions an industry-wide phenomenon or do some companies not produce ad content that works? I once read a stat that said: “You’re more likely to get bitten by a shark than click on a display ad.”. Researched content for a blog article? So then why did display ads account for 85% of U.S.

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Metadata

MAY 8, 2023

This is the first post in our new content series, Meta With Metadata. We’re giving you an inside look at how our Marketing team uses our own product to automate paid campaigns and drive more revenue. What do Bigfoot, aliens, and stress-free B2B marketers have in common? They don’t exist. I know you have, too.

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Inbox Insight

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But so many B2B marketers are only scratching the surface with predictive-driven sales and marketing. If you want to take your demand gen and lead gen efforts to the next level with intent signal s , it’s vital to use data in the right way. Misunderstanding the value of third-party intent data.

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Metadata

JANUARY 18, 2023

Based on Silvio Perez’s DEMAND session: “Building a Paid Media Strategy in a Down Economy.” Was Sun Tzu, the famed Chinese military general and author of The Art of War , talking about paid media strategies when he said, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity?” No, but he could have been.

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FunnelEnvy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In response, the search and web ads giant is revamping its search engine results page (SERP). Many companies are re-evaluating their marketing strategies, from social media marketing to SaaS SEO strategy. Let’s look at an update.

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If you want to leverage search intent with SEO keywords on Google and other search engines, it’s best to balance the methods with the false hopes. In a moment, I’ll dive into the big intent types like transactional, informational, and navigational. How intent matters. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Oops!

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SalesIntel

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Here are some statistics related to edtech marketing: According to GlobalData estimates , the EdTech industry will grow from US$183.4 Online education is the fastest-growing segment of the edtech market, with revenues expected to reach $350 billion by 2025 (Source: ResearchAndMarkets ). 4 Marketing Learnings From a Study.

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Binary Demand

MARCH 1, 2024

Its potential for storytelling and marketing is undeniable, making AI in B2B marketing and sales a transformative force, reshaping interactions with brands, information, and services. The world of B2B marketing automation is on the brink of a full-fledged AI-driven revolution. But what is the path to reeling in those big fish?

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Aberdeen

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Throwing out a wide net and hoping you “catch” something is how most B2B marketing teams function. The result is a lot of time wasted on marketing campaigns that only produce minimal results. But intent data changes the marketing game by offering a competitive edge based on your customers’ journeys.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 26, 2021

The two most common objectives for digital marketing campaigns (and B2B marketing in general) are brand awareness and lead generation. With organic search, that prospective customer may land on almost page of your website, depending on what they searched for. Guest post by Grace Murphy. driving conversions.

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Velocity Partners

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you haven’t come across it yet, it’s an insightful framework that challenges the outdated strategies we B2B marketers have relied on to spur growth over the last decade. Something is shifting in the realm of B2B marketing It’s hard to put your finger on it just yet, but it’s there, quietly brewing beneath the surface.

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Golden Spiral

MARCH 14, 2019

If you’re a B2B company, concern yourself with two types of digital ads: Pay-per-click (PPC) ads: PPC ads , a.k.a. search ads are an affordable way to get in font of the right buyer at the right time. PPC ads are a budget-friendly medium that deliver qualified leads and measurable data. display spending ?

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Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. While the two terms are somewhat synonymous, demand generation strategies span the entire funnel. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. After all, as earned media, the “cost” of organic social is basically zero. Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? HS) Social media advertising has taken off lately.

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Directive Agency

APRIL 15, 2022

Too often, companies can get stuck in a sort of tunnel vision, focusing only on one digital marketing solution for their business, either SEO or PPC. This article will highlight each digital marketing component providing the unique benefits while also including the drawbacks of having tunnel vision in each. What is SEO?

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The ABM Agency

JANUARY 8, 2021

Experienced B2B marketers understand that no two campaigns are identical; each one requires a customized approach in order to reach a target audience and achieve the desired results. Programmatic display advertising—also referred to as programmatic marketing—is one way to create an effective touchpoint with the customer.

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Directive Agency

MARCH 16, 2018

Today, we’re going to talk about B2B advertising insights for your funnel. As B2B marketers and advertisers, we tend to be focused solely on one part of the funnel. So, today we’re going to discuss: The importance of different areas of the funnel. B2B Advertising: Top of the Funnel.

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Hinge Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

As Earth perishes from drought and famine, the protagonist played by Matthew McConaughey embarks on a time-sensitive journey across the universe in search of a new home for humanity. The mysterious force of gravity is the most vivid analogy I can use to describe the power of a successful inbound content marketing plan.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Today, personalization is more important than ever, as consumers and business decision makers alike are overloaded with content. While a lot of information gets ignored, personalized content tends to hit home. A similar reaction takes place in the brain when people receive personalized content. Guest post by Stefan Debois.

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Engagio

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As a digital marketer, I’m always looking for new ways to move the needle and enhance the impact of campaigns (hopefully, I’m not alone in this). Enter the beautiful ROI-increasing, alignment-enhancing, engagement-driving world of account-based advertising. Account-based advertising: how it started.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2018

As organic reach dwindles, social media ads are becoming more and more appealing to marketers. In fact, social advertising budgets doubled from $16 billion in 2014 to $31 billion in 2016. Here, I’ll distill these lessons and apply them to social ads. Two-Cent Video Ads. Hyper-Focused Audience Targeting.

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